It’s fair to say that 2018 got off to a pretty emotional start and has certainly had its ups and downs throughout. But now, as we approach the end of the year, I’m feeling optimistic and excited about what 2019 has in store for us! And I often hear people say that you don’t need to wait until the New Year to make a change. And of course that’s true. But what better time to start fresh that a brand new year, full of possibility. We’ve already got some very exciting plans on the way and I want 2019 to be the year I fall head over heels in love…

When it comes to travel, we all want to see as many places as possible – yet, there’s a huge difference between seeing places in style and hauling ourselves around on a budget. In this sense, money appears to be the primary fuel that enables travel; while budget travel is possible and can be very rewarding, you do need some money to get started! So it often appears that the world of luxury travel tends to be reserved for those with deep pockets, or for people that take out secured joint loans to fund their elaborate plans, but this doesn’t have to be the case. You don’t need to be…

Whether you’re going for a weekend or for a month, holidays and trips can be the highlight of your year! And getting your preparation right early on can ensure you have a great trip and don’t come up against any problems. Your preparation and planning will set the tone for your trip. Picking a great place to visit and travelling with the right people are clearly significant. However, there are other simple aspects that can make all the difference. Airport There’s no doubting that travel is great for the soul. Still, the journey itself can be a time of significant stress (especially when you’re a nervous flyer like me!). In…

Welcome to phase two of our campervan conversion! This post will take you through the next stages of our journey from putting in the floor to installing the fridge and cooker. These were some of the trickier, but certainly more fun parts of building the van! Wood on the floor and walls Once the van was completely insulated, it was time to cover up the ugly looking Celotex. We used sheets of 9mm ply to cover the floor and 6mm for the walls. Using thin sheets of plastic as a mould, we measured and cut the wood to shape before screwing it in to the van. We chose to use…

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